Former USFK commander calls end-of-war declaration a ‘gamble’



News Former USFK commander calls end-of-war declaration a ‘gamble’ Robert Abrams suggests formally ending the Korean War could lead to UNC withdrawal, dissolution of Korean War armistice Chaewon Chung November 18, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON U.S. Army photos by SSG Rivera Bonet - CC BY 2.0 \| Former UNC/CFC/USFK Commander Robert Abrams on Nov. 20, 2020 at USAG Yongsan, South Korea The former commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) cautioned against an end-of-war declaration with North Korea, warning that it could re-open the door to hostilities on the peninsula. Speaking at a conference in New York City on Wednesday, Robert Abrams claimed there is “a body of evidence” that there will be calls in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to “rescind previous resolutions 82, 83, 84 and 85” if an end-of-war declaration is signed. The former commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) cautioned against an end-of-war declaration with North Korea, warning that it could re-open the door to hostilities on the peninsula. Speaking at a conference in New York City on Wednesday, Robert Abrams claimed there is “a body of evidence” that there will be calls in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to “rescind previous resolutions 82, 83, 84 and 85” if an end-of-war declaration is signed. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Former USFK commander calls end-of-war declaration a ‘gamble’

Robert Abrams suggests formally ending the Korean War could lead to UNC withdrawal, dissolution of Korean War armistice

Chaewon Chung November 18, 2021

Former USFK commander calls end-of-war declaration a ‘gamble’

U.S. Army photos by SSG Rivera Bonet - CC BY 2.0 | Former UNC/CFC/USFK Commander Robert Abrams on Nov. 20, 2020 at USAG Yongsan, South Korea

The former commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) cautioned against an end-of-war declaration with North Korea, warning that it could re-open the door to hostilities on the peninsula.

Speaking at a conference in New York City on Wednesday, Robert Abrams claimed there is “a body of evidence” that there will be calls in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to “rescind previous resolutions 82, 83, 84 and 85” if an end-of-war declaration is signed.

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